Ex-police chief sentenced
Ex-police chief sentenced
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A former Ohio police chief was sentenced to prison Wednesday in connection with a break-in at the home of the surrogate who bore twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Barry Carpenter was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. He was convicted last month on charges of receiving stolen property, theft in office and evidence tampering but acquitted of other counts, including burglary. His attorney, Dennis McNamara, vowed to appeal.
Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Solovan called prison time a “must” in the case, and Carpenter was immediately taken into custody after the hearing. Carpenter could have received up to six years in prison.
Carpenter resigned two weeks ago as chief in Martins Ferry, where the celebrity couple’s surrogate lived. Prosecutors said he broke into Michelle Ross’ home in May, took items related to her pregnancy and the surrogacy and conspired with police Chief Chad Dojack of neighboring Bridgeport to sell the items to celebrity photographers. Dojack is to go on trial in January on two counts of complicity to burglary and one count of complicity to receiving stolen property.
Sheens plan to reconcile
DENVER — Attorneys for Charlie Sheen and his wife say they want to reconcile even though Brooke Sheen told police her husband put a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. Attorney Yale Galanter, who represents Brooke Sheen, said Wednesday the couple is “very much in love” and “they want to try to work it out.” Charlie Sheen’s lawyer, Richard Cummins, confirms that the 44-year-old actor wants to reconcile.
Sheen was arrested Christmas Day in Aspen, where the couple was on vacation. The 32-year-old Brooke Sheen told police he threatened her during an argument that started when she said she wanted a divorce. Charlie Sheen has denied threatening his wife with a knife. He faces charges including felony menacing and domestic violence.
Today’s birthdays
Actor Anthony Hopkins is 72. Actor Tim Considine is 69. Guitarist Andy Summers of The Police is 67. Actor Ben Kingsley is 66. Singer Burton Cummings of The Guess Who is 62. Singer Donna Summer is 61. Actress Bebe Neuwirth is 51. Actor Val Kilmer is 50. Guitarist Scott Ian of Anthrax is 46. Singer-actor Joe McIntyre of New Kids on the Block is 37.